Test Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 1: With a suspension fork, dropper post, and wide tires, the Revolt X looks like a typical trail gravel bike. It features a distinctly race-oriented geometry and is also suitable for bikepacking. With the Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro, the world's largest bike manufacturer is introducing a new model to its Revolt gravel bike... read more
Santa Cruz Stigmata review: In its fourth generation, the MTB specialist's drop-bar bike is closer to the brand's core than ever before—especially in the version with a dropper post and suspension fork. Can this bike do more than other gravel bikes? The Santa Cruz Stigmata is currently in its fourth generation. It dates back to an aluminum cross bike that the US company launched in 2007... read more
Test Nicolai Argon GX: Manufactured entirely in Germany, this frame is both technically and visually unique and suitable for everything from cyclocross races to bikepacking tours. Powerful and maneuverable, this edgy gravel bike ensures riding fun on any terrain. A Nicolai frame is simply unmistakable. The bikes from the Lower Saxony company, which is known under... read more
Rocky Mountain Solo C70 SRAM review: The cult MTB brand's first carbon gravel bike is tailored to off-road adventures and bikepacking tours, with ample tire clearance and numerous mounting options. Comfort isn't neglected either. The MTB specialists are stepping up their game in the gravel segment: After the aluminum Solo model reigned supreme for many years,... read more
Bulls Trail Grinder review: The 2024 gravel bike from the Cologne-based off-road brand surprises with an air suspension fork and the new Shimano GRX 1x12 drivetrain at an extremely low price. The functionality and handling are impressive; a retrofit tip is a lightweight 650B wheelset, for which you'll probably still have some money left over. The close relationship between gravel bikes and mountain bikes is a topic of ongoing discussion. ... read more
